"Max Scherzer is returning to the Blue Jays, as @JonHeyman first reported. $3m in base a salary with up to $10m in incentives. Last week, @bnicholsonsmith mentioned talks had picked up."
"Scherzer, 41, made 17 starts last year for the Blue Jays, and limped to a 5.19 ERA (4.99 FIP) over 85.0 innings. He was better in the postseason in three brief appearances, though, and I wouldn't bet against him being a useful pitcher over half-ish of a season in 2026."
"It's an exceedingly modest deal for the future Hall of Famer, which will presumably pay him those incentives depending on how many starts he ultimately makes."
Max Scherzer, 41, has re-signed with the Toronto Blue Jays on a team-friendly contract worth $3 million in base salary plus up to $10 million in performance incentives. The future Hall of Famer made 17 starts for Toronto in 2025, posting a 5.19 ERA over 85 innings, though he performed better during postseason appearances. The incentive structure suggests the deal is designed to reward him based on starts made, potentially allowing for a gradual ramp-up to the season. Despite his age and recent struggles, Scherzer remains capable of effective pitching when healthy, as demonstrated in recent playoff performances.
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